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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1966

Page

5

Ripley Junior Named New State Director

Mrs. Donald T. Harvey of Ripley was elected director of the Junior Department, West Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs, at the spring convention in Parkersburg. She has led a junior club since eight years in Ripley and previously served as associate director. the federation noted strong junior involvement in mental health projects and fundraising efforts.

Black Knight Country Club Daniel H. Warren New Southern District West Virginia Federation of Women’s Clubs Robert Lee Daniels West Virginia Donald T. Harvey Ripley Woman’s Club of Beckley Harvey Colin Anderson Mildred Mitchell Bateman State Department of Mental Health Logan County Don Edward L. Lewis Charleston Ronald H. Adams John Fanning Laeger James Moore Chester C. Dean Coffey Princeton New District Finley D. Seldomridge St. Albans Capitol Thomas Burke Martinsburg Fastern Edward Stupak Wheeling Northern James H. Wim.er Bridgeport North - Central Southern A. J. Schurman Huntington Southwestern Robert Stewart Williamstown Western

Beckley College speaker among visiting Beckleyans

Mr and Mrs Irl H Fink of Edgewood Drive and Mrs Kyle Fink of Mercer Street returned Monday after visiting relatives in Ellicott City Maryland and Tom Daniel Wa DrUUB Virginia Former Beckleyans Mr and Mrs Frank Bowman arrived Wednesday from Long Beach California He will deliver the commencement address at Beckley College While in Beckley they will visit his parents Mr and Mrs W E Powers of Prosperity and sister Mr and Mrs Basil Anderson of 200 Vine Street

Irl H. Fink Edgewood Drive Kyle Fink Mercer Street Ellicott City Toms Danial Wa

Daniels man admitted for major surgery at regional hospital

Daniel Stump of Daniels was admitted to Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital on Wednesday and is scheduled to undergo major surgery.

Daniel Stump Daniels Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital

Crab Orchard Woman Admitted to Radford Hospital

Mrs Roby Fora Blevins of Crab Orchard was admitted last week to a Radford Virginia hospital. She is the sister of Mrs C L Jones of Crab Orchard.

Roby Fora) Blevins Crab Orchard Radford C. L. Jones

Steak Seasoning Idea from Appliance Group

A gas appliance manufacturers association suggests a steak seasoning mix for broiled meat. Brush the sizzling steaks with a half-stick of butter or margarine, 1 to 2 teaspoons of garlic powder, and 2 teaspoons of sesame seeds for flavor.

Outdoor Gas Appliances For Outdoor Enjoyment

The Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association reports developments for outdoor use. Highlights include gas grills for barbecues patio heaters for cool days and evenings gas lamps for ambiance and a gas heater designed to maintain swimming pool water at a pleasant temperature.

Canned ham safety for overseas delivery questioned

A reader asks how long a canned ham can keep without refrigeration for a son in Viet Nam and what meat cans are safe to send. The Washington Laboratory warns keep-under-refrigeration labeled hams are pasteurized, not sterilized, likely spoiled after long transit and should be destroyed. Fully sterilized 12 ounce to 1 pound cans and other meats can remain safe for two to three years at up to 90 degrees.

Viet Nam Washington Research Laboratory National Canners Association

College Portables and College Admissions

A reader asks about portable typewriters for a daughter entering college and notes that some colleges may not accept typed papers. The exchange discusses acceptance of typed work in higher education and considerations for choosing a portable typewriter.

Oven Cleaning Tip From association consultant

A home service consultant advises cleaning a gas oven by placing a glass dish with ammonia and water in a cold oven for two to three hours. Then perform a sudsy bath, rinse, and wipe dry to remove grease and spills.

Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association

Preference for Script Type Faces in Colleges

The writer notes no general college rule on script typefaces, suggesting individual colleges decide. As a solution, consider a typewriter with interchangeable typefaces including script, elite, and Roman, to cover all possibilities. Such typewriters are sold by stores and major mail-order houses.

Pers

Consumer Qs Answered in The Raleigh Register Columns

Readers are invited to send questions on consumer buying to Margaret Dana for the Consumer's Question column in The Raleigh Register. The editor notes personal answers cannot be provided due to high volume.

Margaret Dana

Dance to Promote Honey in the Rock Membership

Raleigh Register reports a YMCA Memorial Building dance hosted by COMMUNITY PREPS to back junior memberships for the Civil War drama Honey in the Rock. The June 25 Cliffside Amphitheatre show at Grandview State Park requires admission of 1 per couple, 75 cents for singles, with membership granting one performance. Soul Set provides music. event runs 8 to 11 p.m. Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce sponsors the effort.

YMCA Memorial Building Terry Miller Steve Nickell Cliffside Amphitheatre Grandview State Park Miller Beckley John Gates III Phil Shucet Mike Vaughan

Community notices invite women clubs events

Coming events for women organizations are announced in this column. Notices should be sent to the Beckley Newspapers Women’s Department by 10 a.m. for same day use. Sunday announcements must arrive by 10 a.m. Saturday. IOOF Lodge Hall on North Kanawha Street hosts a social night at 7:30 p.m. Fellowship Class of Crab Orchard Baptist Church meets at 600 Northwestern Ave the Stacey home at 7:30 p.m.

Women's Department of Beckley Ioof Lodge North Kanawha St Crab Orchard Baptist Church Ted Stacey Northwestern Ave

Degree of Honor Lodge Meeting at Henry's Drive Inn

Degree of Honor Lodge No 5 holds a business meeting and inspection in a private dining room at Henry's Drive Inn at 16 30 informal dress. Electa Chapter No 50 Order of the Eastern Star meets at Masonic Hall on South Fayette Street at 6 p.m.

Henry’s Drive Inn Electa Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall South Fayette Street

Licensed Practical Nurses Association Meeting Notice

The West Virginia District 3 chapter at Pine Lodge Nursing and Convalescent Home hosts a Beta Rho Beta Sigma Phi gathering with a regular meeting and gift exchange at Coca-Cola Social Room starting 7:30 p.m.

Licensed Practical Nurses Association West Virginia Beta Rho Beta Sigma Phi

Mission Society Meeting at Crab Orchard Baptist Church

The General Mission Society of the Crab Orchard Baptist Church will meet in the church social room at 7 30 p m.

General Mission Society of the

Xi Alpha Delta Beta Sigma Phi meeting at Karen Elkins home

The Xi Alpha Delta chapter holds a meeting and secret sister party at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Miss Karen Elkins, 201 North Vance Drive. The gathering will include chapter business and the traditional social program.

Xi Alpha Delta Beta Sigma Phi Karen Elkins North Vance Dr

Frugal Club Meets at Mrs Wilson Home on Friday

Friday gathering of the Thrifty Savers Club hosted by Mrs Hattie Wilson at 133 Thurmond Street aims to discuss savings tips and community swaps. Members plan a brief program and refreshments.

Thrifty Savers Club Hattie Wilson Thurmond St

East Park Community Action Program at St James Methodist Church

A community action program organized by East Park is set for 7 30 p m at St James Methodist Church on 10th Street. The event invites local residents to participate in the council style gathering and discuss neighborhood concerns.

East Park St. James Methodist Church 10Th Street

Women’s Mission Society Meets at Memorial Baptist Church

The Women’s Mission Society of Memorial Baptist Church will gather at the church at 7 30 p m Mrs Ray Franklin will be speaker in the meeting agenda reflecting church activities and outreach plans.

Women’s Mission Society of the Memorial Baptist Church Ray Franklin

Rural Acres Garden Club Meeting At Elm Street Home

The Rural Acres Garden Club plans a regular meeting at 7 30 p m hosted by Mrs W J Falconer at 212 Elm Street The gathering invites members to discuss upcoming projects and share garden tips in a casual home setting.

Rural Acres Garden Club W. J. Falconer Elm St

Gulf Women’s Social Club Meeting Notice

Gulf Women's Social Club invites members at East Gulf at 7 30 p m hosted by Mrs William Medley.

Gulf William Medley East Gulf

Social Saving Club Meets at Virginia Carter Home

The Social Saving Club, hosted by Mrs. Virginia Carter at 610 Patch Street, will convene at 7:30 p.m. for its next gathering.

Social Saving Club Virginia Carter Patch St

Friendship Social Club event at Elizabeth Cunningham home

A notice lists the Friendship Social Club meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Cunningham on S. Fayette Street. The item notes the time and location but provides no further details about agenda or speakers.

Friendship Social Club Elizabeth Cunningham S. Fayette St

Births at Beckley Hospital prompt glad tidings

Mr and Mrs Jack Gene Cobb of East Rainelle announce the birth of a son Christopher Kyle on April 30 at 7 50 am in Beckley Hospital. Weight seven pounds four ounces. Mr and Mrs Carole Ray Cox Blue Jay announce a daughter Lisa Dawn born May 2 at 5 20 am in Beckley Hospital. Weight 5 pounds 14 ounces. Leslie Dawn named for Mr and Mrs Charles Phillip Hall Rainelle born May 4 at 1 05 pm in Beckley Hospital. Weight 6 pounds 2 ounces.

Jack Gene Cobb East Rainelle Beckley Hospital Christopher Kyle Carole Ray Cox Blue Jay Lisa Dawn Leslie Dawn Charles Phillip Hall Rainelle

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